BY REGINALD KANYANE
A 28-year-old man is expected to appear in the Brits Magistrate’s Court on allegations of murder of his mother.

Former SABC TV personality Hope Zinde’s son The suspect’s was arrested after the murder of his mother at Pecanwood Estate near Hartbeespoortdam on Saturday morning.

North West police spokesperson, Col Sabata Mokgwabone said the body of Zinde, 50 was found inside the boot of her SUV.

“According to information, the police went to the scene after receiving a report that the victim was not seen for days. Upon arrival at the victim’s place, they found her son. On searching the place, they discovered the victim’s body inside the boot of her vehicle.

“The victim’ son who was initially taken in for questioning, has been charged with her murder. He is also expected to face a charge of possession of drugs (crystal meth) with estimated street value of R350 000,” Mokgwabone said.
-TDN
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IT SEEMS TV presenter, Minnie Dlamini, may be biting off more than she can chew!

Sunday Sun has learnt she allegedly rocked up late to host the E! Red Carpet Samas show at the recent South African Music Awards, which were held at the Durban ICC, in KZN.

According to sources, Minnie, who was presenting with
award-winning presenter Katlego Maboe couldn’t get out of her Nedbank Ke Yona Challenge commitment.

A source on the production team claimed they were left in a panic.

The source said Minnie was supposed to report for duty on Friday for rehearsals, but didn’t.

The source claimed the SABC refused to release her, and that she only informed the E! Red Carpet Samas production team on Friday.

“On Friday we were supposed to have an
on-site briefing at the Durban ICC.

“That’s when we found out she was still in Jozi, working,” claimed the source.

The source said they hoped they’d rehearse on Saturday morning at 11am, but Minnie was still in Jozi shooting for the Nedbank Ke Yona Challenge.

The source said Katlego and the Tanzanian presenter were frustrated because they weren’t able to rehearse.

“Most of the links that were supposed to have been shot earlier in the day couldn’t be done because the script revolved mainly around Minnie and Katlego.

“The quality of the production was compromised as Minnie was supposed to do the main hosting,” the source said.

The source said the former Live presenter finally arrived two hours into the red carpet show.

“She was supposed to be ready by 4.30pm, but only arrived after 6pm.

“Katlego had already done most of the celebrity interviews and the stage that was set up for Minnie was left all empty,” said the source.

The source said when Minnie arrived, some celebrities were called back to do interviews with her.

The mole said Minnie knew she had the Nedbank gig and should have said no to the show.

Minnie said: “People are being spicey. I was on time.”

Account manager for Clock Media, who was responsible for the show’s production, Magan Manners, said: “I can’t comment on that.”

Neither Nedbank nor Katlego Maboe were available for comment last week at the time of going to print.

Source: http://www.sundaysun.co.za

MZANSI rap star Cassper Nyovest’s dream of shooting a music video with US rapper, The Game, has gone up in smoke.

This, according to sources, after the Mama I Made It hitmaker missed a date to go to Compton because of his cellphone promotion tour.

A source close to the 25-year-old rapper, real name Refiloe Phoolo, said early this year Cassper was excited about going to Compton to shoot a music video for Cooking In Da Kitchen, which was to feature The Game.

“Initially, the video was to be shot in February, but he was busy, which led him to postpone the shoot to late April. But since then he’s been bragging about the reception he’s received for his cellphone deal,” the source alleged.

Another source claimed: “When he came to the US, he stuck to his itinerary of going into studio with DJ Drama, meeting up with US hip hop group The Roots and going to Stanford.

“By then he knew shooting a video with The Game wouldn’t happen as it was at short notice.”

A third source claimed: “For now, it seems everything is about his mobile tour, he’s forgotten about the music video with The Game.”

Sunday Sun has learnt Cassper is touring Africa, promoting his AG Mobile.

This week Cassper said: “Yes, I’m pushing my cellphone right now and pushing my music on the continent. It’s unfortunate that happened, but things can still happen though.”

Source: http://www.sundaysun.co.za

IT’S a double celebration for rapper Speedy (real name Harold Matlaku).

This because the talented artist is having a wonderful June.

This month, he scored an expensive diamond-and-platinum chain – and the hit single,Impumelelo.

The track was produced by newcomer Lawazi Kohlase/Kay Wiz Beatz Drops on iTunes.

And it’s available for downloads on all platforms.

Speedy shot the Impumelelo video a fortnight ago.

The pricey chain was presented to him by his old friend, well-known R&B artist Sisqo, real name Mark Althaven Andrews.

Speedy told Sunday Sun the chain, with a fire-breathing dragon pendant on it, is a stunning work of art.

This impressive piece of bling cost US$6 000 (R96 000).

It was a thank you gift to mark 18 years of friendship
between Speedy and Sisqo.

The top rapper told the People’s
Paper: “This beautiful chain with a dragon motif is a symbol of appreciation for our friendship.

“I was just one of his fans in the
beginning, but now I’m his best friend.

“It all started in 2008 when I was just a fan who
happened to
become a friend.

“Soon I
visited him in New York and met his entire family, including his mum and dad.

“I’ve travelled to the United States and spent almost half the year there, doing some research into the kind of modern music that can get people on the dance floor.

“While I was visiting Sisqo in New York I discovered that people over there really love the Nigerian Afro-Beat.

“That’s why my album is
influenced by Nigerian Afro-Beat.

“My music is international and I’m targeting mainly that market.”

Speedy told Sunday Sun his good friend Sisqo is featured on an album that he’s planning to release in August this year.

The album is titled The Gift, and has a Nigerian Afro-Beat flavour to it.

It’s a labour of love and Speedy brought in some heavyweights to make the tracks a marvel to listen to.

Other top artists who worked with Speedy on the upcoming album include award-winning artist Donald, the group Uhuru, as well as Bongo Maffin
member, Jah Seed.

Speedy told the People’s Paper he is also hoping to seal a deal for the upcoming album with the powerful
US-based R&B artist, Genuwine.

Source: http://www.sundaysun.co.za

SEXY actress Thando Thabethe is allegedly causing a stink on the Generations: The Legacy set!

The starlet, whose star kept on rising after she joined 5FM with her own show, is apparently giving the popular SABC1 soapie’s
make-up team hell.

“Thando always throws her toys around in the make-up room, forcing make-up artists to follow her orders.

“She must know by now that make-up is there to enhance what you already have – not recreate your facial features,” said a source.

Another source claimed Nolwazi’s diva tantrums sometimes delay the make-up schedule, as she ends up having her way – but not without resistance from the make-up team.

“Just because she plays one of the biggest roles, Nolwazi, doesn’t mean she gets to throw her toys around,” said another source.

Nolwazi recently hosted the 22nd South African Music Awards, and stole the hearts of many SABC1 viewers.

She entered showbiz through the TV show My Perfect Family and the movie Mrs Right Guy.

Nolwazi has also travelled to meet the Kardashian sisters, Kylie and Kendall, on behalf of a clothing brand.

Last week she said: “Only one person does my make-up – and we’re good friends.”

Studio publicist, Gaaratwe Mokhethi said: “Thando’s work ethic is highly admirable. The focus should be on the tremendous work she’s putting into the industry. These kinds of rumours are just ploys to take attention away from her rising star.”

Source: http://www.sundaysun.co.za

CONTROVERSIAL award-winning hip hop artist, Emtee, allegedly received a hot klap from fellow rapper, Riky Rick.

Witnesses said the Roll Up hitmaker, whose real name is Mthembeni Ndevu, was allegedly given a tshisa mpama by Ricardo Makhado after a heated argument that took place at the Durban Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, on Friday – the eve of the Samas.

This when they went to collect their goodie bags.

Sources claimed Emtee was shocked by Riky’s hot klap.

“It was as if they were arguing about something, but I failed to hear what they were arguing about.

“While I was trying to listen to what they were arguing about, Riky unleashed a thunderous tshisa mpama on Emtee and he didn’t fight back,” a witness said.

Another witness claimed: “After he was klapped by Riky, I think the two met privately and resolved the matter, because Emtee then took to Instagram and posted a picture of them hugging.

“The sad thing is Riky has removed the picture since he was tagged.

“The caption posted on Instagram by Emtee read: Thank you big brother, which meant Emtee was acknowledging his mistake.

“And Riky didn’t bother to comment on it.”

When the SunTeam contacted Emtee for comment, he said: “It was a minor incident. There was no tshisa mpama there.

“Why do you guys always write negative things about me? I’ve been nominated for the BETs, but you’re busy asking about things that have nothing to do with you.

“We spoke about the little misunderstanding we had with Riky and we’re cool. What the misunderstanding was about is none of your business.”

Yesterday Riky confirmed there was an argument, but denied klapping Emtee.

“We did have some misunderstanding. We dealt with it and now we’re fine,” he said.

Source: http://www.sundaysun.co.za

South Africa…2 (Lakay 25’ pen); (Jordan 83’)
 
Namibia…….…0
 
A penalty from Fagrie Lakay on the 25^th minute and a killer goal by Liam Jordan gave South Africa u20 National Team a 2-0 aggregate win over Namibia to make it to the 3^rd round of qualifiers for the CAF African U20 Cup of Nations scheduled for February 2017 in Zambia.
 
 
Thabo Senong’s charges only had one thing on their mind which was to get the early goal and the Burger King-sponsored Amajita attacked from the word go, with a shot at goal within the first few seconds of the match.
 
Amajita penetrated the Namibia throughout the first half and won a penalty in the 25^th minute when Lakay was brought down in the box. He stepped up to score with a well taken penalty to put the hosts in a driving seat.
 
Efforts from Amajita to increase the score did not materialize as at times they were not composed in front of goals.
 
Liam Jordan came on for Fagrie Lakay in the 75^th minute and his presence was immediately felt as he managed to get the killer second goal in the 83^rd minute for Amajita.
 
“I would like to congratulate the boys for the effort they have put into this match. We have had an interesting week in camp with the boys training, studying and writing their exams.
 
“We could have won this match by at least three of four clear goals but we still have this problem of converting our chances. Today we managed to get the important win because we created chances; we managed to create some beautiful chances and managed to convert the two chances,” said Senong.
 
Amajita will face the winner between Lesotho / Mozambique in the 3^rd round of the CAF Africa u20 Cup of Nations in July 2016.
 
South African starting line-up; Mpoto; Mohamme; Mukumela; Malepe( c); Frosler; Mokoena; Kodisang; Mbatha; Phohlongo; Lakay; Mkatshana
 
South African substitutions; Johnson; Kammies; Saralina; Malukeke; Mbule; Mtsweni; Jordan
 
Namibian starting lineup; Wolff; Kandjambanga; Eib; Tsandib; Nauseb; Willemse; Hakuria; Hummel; Tjikundi; Naweseb; Katjivena
 
Namibian substitutions; Paulino; Kamati; Klukowski; Mutuezu; Kasume; Tjimune; Kham  
 -TDN
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HARTBEESPOORT – Television and radio personality Hope Zinde was found murdered in the boot of her car at Pecanwood on Saturday afternoon.

According to police on the scene her son, in his mid-twenties, was arrested at the luxurious house in the upmarket estate. It appears that Zinde was murdered on Monday.

A family friend tried unsuccessfully since Wednesday to contact Zinde. He went to her house on Saturday morning to investigate and found Zinde’s son peeping through the curtains, refusing to open the front door.

He then alerted the Pecanwood security and the police. When the police arrived at the house the son opened the front door. The police noticed some blood marks leading from the bathroom to the garage.

Zinde’s body was found in the boot of her Land Cruiser. A bloodied 10 kg weight was found in the bathroom. According to a police spokesperson a large amount of drugs was found in the possession of her son.

Zinde was a non-executive member of the SABC’s board until 2015 when she was asked to resign.

She was unmarried and apparently only had the one son.
Source: http://www.kormoranta.co.za

Former Orlando Pirates coach Shaibu Amodu has passed away, just three days after his countryman Stephen Keshi’s death shocked Nigeria.

Amodu, who led Pirates in the second season of the Premier Soccer League in 1997/98, was the current technical director of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF).

The 58-year-old had complained of chest pains on Friday night and passed away in his sleep, according to the NFF.

Amodu also had six spells in charge of the Super Eagles, the most recent as caretaker last year.

His death comes just days after Nigerian legend Keshi, who was also suspected to have suffered a heart-attack on Tuesday.

The 54-year-old had been tipped for a role with a PSL club before his passing.  
Source: http://www.kickoff.com

JOHANNESBURG – South Africa confirmed on Friday two separate cases of African Swine Fever, a highly contagious haemorrhagic fever among pigs, which the government said could affect the trade of pigs and pig products.

“If the disease gets into the wild pig population, we may end up with an endemic situation being created, which will result in outbreaks being reported periodically and affecting trade of pigs and pig products from the country,” the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries said in a statement.

The government said it had set up a control zone to prevent contact between domestic pigs and warthogs so as to contain the disease.

– Reuters